Radiography
Radiography in Paris
What is a chest X-ray?
A chest radiography is used to diagnose numerous pathologies affecting or impacting the thorax and its contents. Chest X-rays are taken to assess the lungs, heart and chest wall.
Why have a chest X-ray?
A chest X-ray is particularly useful for detecting a wide range of pathologies. RT can also be used in specific health contexts (pre- or post-operative, legal, etc.). It is therefore ideal for :
- referral symptoms (chronic cough, etc.);
- respiratory damage to the bronchi. These include asthma, obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), tuberculosis, pneumonia, diffuse interstitial lung disease and pleurisy... ;
- visit cardiovascular pathologies (pulmonary embolism, heart disease, pericarditis, chest pain, etc.) ; -
- clinical situations managed in emergency departments, excluding trauma (non-traumatic abdominal pathologies, etc.);
- pre- and post-operative examinations (in the intensive care unit);
- visit tumor pathologieswhich may be malignant or benign, primary or secondary (metastases);
When should I have a chest X-ray?
These chest pain can have a wide variety of origins. Briefly, pain can be caused by :
- Cardiovascular (myocardial infarction, stable angina, pulmonary embolism, aortic dissection, pericarditis);
- Pleuropulmonary (pleural effusion, pneumothorax, infectious pneumopathies, tumor pathologies, etc.);
- Digestive (dysphagia, esophageal spasm, gastro-esophageal reflux, etc.);
- Non-visceral (musculoskeletal, nervous, dystonic...).
These pains should raise the alarm and prompt medical attention.
What is a wrist X-ray?
A wrist X-Ray is essentially to search for bone damage in this region. It is an essential element in the search for the causes of hand pain.
Why do I need a wrist X-ray?
This X-ray analyzes the wrist and hands. It detects :
- From osteoarthritisparticularly at the base of the thumb (rhizarthrosis)
- From hydroxyapatite calcifications (particularly at the base of the ulnar carpal flexor)
- A fracture in case of trauma (fracture of scaphoid, radius, finger, phalanx, ulnar styloid)
- Osteonecrosis of the lunate (Kienbock's disease)
- disturbances in carpal bone kinetics, leading to suspicion of intrinsic ligament damage (scapholunate, lunotriquetral) with carpal instability
- a hunchbacked carp
In addition, an ultrasound scan of the wrist can be performed to look for a tendinitis. These may include extensor or flexor tendonitis, part of a rheumatic syndrome, joint effusion, synovitis or carpal tunnel syndrome.
When should I have a wrist X-ray?
These wrist radiographs are indicated in a variety of contexts, including
- Wrist trauma;
- Suspected fracture;
- Obvious deformation;
- Bone sensitivity ;
- Non-traumatic deformity;
- Non-traumatic wrist pain;
X-ray Appointment
Make an appointment for an X-ray at one of our centers:
Radiology Montmartre 75002
Clinique Drouot 75009
Blomet radiology 75015
Radiology Belleville 75020
What is an ankle x-ray?
X-rays of the ankle are frequently performed in emergency departments, usually following trauma. The radiographic series comprises three views: anteroposterior, mortise and lateral. They can be taken to assess degenerative or inflammatory arthritis, or to look for the sequelae of a local infection.
Why do I need an ankle x-ray?
This X-ray analyzes the ankle and forefoot, and can detect :
- from osteoarthritismost often secondary to a metabolic disorder or a history of joint fracture;
- from cartilage calcifications which suggest chondrocalcinosis or, more rarely, hemochromatosis;
- a arthropathy under talienne ;
- a osteonecrosis of the navicular bone ;
- bone pull-out in the event of a sprain or at the Chopart and Lisfranc joints;
- fracture in the case of trauma, with joint effusion;
- from disorders of forefoot statics (hallus valgus in particular) or hindfoot (valgus flat foot, hollow foot, flat foot) .
This examination may be supplemented by an ultrasound scan to look for intra-articular effusion, aponeuropathy, ligament damage to the anterior talofibular or dorsal talonavicular ligament, or damage to the Chopart or Lisfranc.
When should I have an ankle x-ray?
These ankle x-rays are performed for a variety of indications, including
- ankle trauma
- bone sensitivity at the posterior edge or tip of the lateral malleolus
- bone sensitivity at the posterior edge or tip of the medial malleolus
- inability to bear weight
- non-traumatic ankle pain
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